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Our research question centers on whether awareness of long-term traumatic brain injuries, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), in professional athletes has an effect on attitudes towards fighting in professional ice hockey. Our results indicate that support for fighting in ice hockey is decreased when participants are informed about CTE.

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Apr 1st, 2:00 PMApr 1st, 4:00 PM

The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness on Attitudes Towards Fighting in Professional Ice Hockey

Our research question centers on whether awareness of long-term traumatic brain injuries, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), in professional athletes has an effect on attitudes towards fighting in professional ice hockey. Our results indicate that support for fighting in ice hockey is decreased when participants are informed about CTE.